65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Safari to Africa was excellent saw many animals and the country as promised by the organisor.
The tour was most informative, well organised, experiences of the food and the people and life styles, history of the country were excellent. Accommodation was well planned and the areas visited left us in no way short of everything Africa has to give. We left the country with many happy memories, friendships, laughs and good vibes about the tour organised by Compass Odyssey and their staff. We would recommend anyone wanting to see Africa this was they way to go, very relaxing and enjoyable.
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35-50 years of age
Review about Skeleton Coast National Park by ~lustedtowander~
Fog and sand, desert lions and ship wrecks, whales and Cape fur seals. There is no place like the Skeleton Coast.
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35-50 years of age
Review about Etosha National Park by ~lustedtowander~
There is nothing like watching a herd of elephants emerge from the shimmering white light of Etosha. Even on a luxury safari, one is immersed in the heat, can sense the patient suffering of the animals as they await the ever elusive rains. And so many animals, such diversity. Do not miss Etosha!
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35-50 years of age
Review about Namib-Naukluft National Park by ~lustedtowander~
Rugged. Massive. It is sublime, to experience sunrise in the dunes. But step away from the sunrise crowds, and immediately one senses the weighty responsibility of survival in the Namib Naukluft. The adventure is in that risk, and the awareness of the desert subtlety. Wildlife exposes itself as rustles in the dark and morning tracks. There is much to be learned here.
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35-50 years of age
Review about Zambezi Region by ~lustedtowander~
This area is usually witnessed as a drive-through experience, as the road through the Zambezi Region splits it in half. But it is worth an extended layover, as one can have an old fashioned river safari experience. No crowds here!
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sameco Tours gave me a wonderful 70th birthday on safari in Africa
Traveling across the bush on the way to Masai Marah was how I spent my 70th birthday and it was the best celebration I ever had although no one knew it but me. Later in the day we saw all the important animals plus two that were rare. We ate a delicious buffet meal worthy of a party and stayed in rooms with all the amenities we needed and slept in luxury beds.
Our guide was named Eustace and his English was impeccable while he served us so very well from the North of Kenya to the Tanzania border. He educated us on Kenya and the animals and the culture. We felt very blessed to have him as our guide. He saw to it that we saw every animal visible to the human eye while keeping his eye on the challenging roads.
I hadn’t wanted a “canned safari.” By that I meant being herded onto buses and treated like tourists. Our safari was exactly what I wanted--small, personal, flexible and yet with attention to comfort. It was designed more for travelers than tourists which is how I see myself.
My regret is that I didn’t see Africa much sooner in my life before animals were put into reserves and domesticated. I was grateful that we did not happen across a kill nor did we see a single snake--both things I dreaded, but, after all, we were in Africa! That is the very thing to be expected.
I can’ t praise Sameco Tours enough and remained impressed from the personal pickup at the airport to the race to get me off earlier than the rest of the group at the end for my return to where I live in Bali.
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35-50 years of age
Review about Bwabwata National Park by ~lustedtowander~
Bwabwata is usually witnessed as a drive-through experience, as the road through the Zambezi Region splits it in half. But it is worth an extended layover!
Review about Etosha National Park by Steve
The uniqueness of the pan and the surrounding area - the wildlife and vegetation. Just amazing. The camping we did there was awesome as well. Totally unexpected and highly recommended.
Unparalleled beauty and excitement
My trip to the Zambezi Region was during my first visit to Africa and my first safari. The history and geography of the strip make it such an interesting and diverse place. Having a great guide helped a lot and I would definitely take another trip to the area!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A truly memorable, fun, action packed, educational safari!
Darren and Kate were extremely generous with pre departure information even including a reading list. Everything was very organised and not once did we have to "think" about logistics, meals...everything was superbly pre-organised. Nothing was ever a problem.